{"product_id":"madone-urfe-igp-les-rougeots-du-clos-2021-750ml","title":"Madone Urfe IGP Les Rougeots du Clos 2021 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadone d'Urfé (or Vins de la Madone \/ La Madone) IGP Urfé Les Rougeots du Clos 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant, low-intervention red wine from Gilles Bonnefoy's domaine in the volcanic hills of the Monts du Forez (Côtes du Forez area, Loire Valley, France).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gilles Bonnefoy, Vins de la Madone (organic since 2001, biodynamic since 2009).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e: IGP Urfé (d'Urfé) — the red-fleshed Gamay variants used are not permitted in the stricter Côtes du Forez AOC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Single 1-hectare plot (\"Les Rougeots du Clos\") at ~600m altitude on migmatite granite soils (rich in mica, signature of the Montbrison area). Vines planted in 2016 (very young at the time of the 2021 vintage).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40% Gamay de Bouze, 40% Gamay de Chaudenay (rare, old teinturier\/red-fleshed clones thought to date back to Benedictine monks), 20% Gamaret (a Gamay cross prized for black fruit and structure).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100% destemmed, wild yeast fermentation in stainless steel, short maceration (~10 days), aged briefly in tank, lightly filtered, \u003cstrong\u003eno added SO2\u003c\/strong\u003e (sulphur-free; the teinturier grapes are naturally more oxidation-resistant). Bottled around December 2021.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003elight-to-medium-bodied, crunchy, perfumed Gamay-style red\u003c\/strong\u003e with volcanic minerality. Expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAromatic red and dark berry fruit (redcurrant, ripe forest fruits, black plum\/cherry, elderberry).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral and spicy lifts (hibiscus, white peppercorn, violet\/rose).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh, succulent palate with juicy acidity, taut structure, earthy\/savoury complexity, and a thirst-quenching, mineral finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow alcohol (~11.5% in some listings), vibrant energy, and food-friendly versatility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt’s often compared to lively Beaujolais but with cooler, rockier freshness from the volcanic\/granite terroir. Drink it chilled for maximum refreshment. Great with charcuterie, saucisson, baguette, ripe Brie, or lighter poultry dishes. Cellar potential to ~2028 or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBonnefoy's wines emphasize purity, terroir (volcanic influence from the \"Madone\" hillside), and minimal intervention. This cuvée highlights rare local Gamay variants and young-vine vibrancy without stems or new oak. It's a \"natural\" but clean and precise example of the style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gilles Bonnefoy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52872343552319,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/11552243_jpg.webp?v=1777504868","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/madone-urfe-igp-les-rougeots-du-clos-2021-750ml","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}